Updated on: 31 May, 2024 01:48 PM IST |Shweta Shah
With Bollywood shattering stereotypes and bringing us some extra-ordinary content, sex workers have been one of the most controversial topics. Be it Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi or Karenaa Kapoor Khan in Chameli, these actresses played and ate the the characters of a sex worker and how! Lets see some of the spellbound performances by our ace Bollywood actresses.
1. Tabu In Chandni Bar
Chandni Bar was way ahead of its time and it was probably one of the boldest movies to showcase the journey of a sex worker. It is safe to say that Tabu would get into the skin of the character and make it look flawless. Chandni Bar raised the bar of storytelling and an actress's ability of carrying the movie on her shoulders.
2. Neha Dhupia In Julie
One of the most underrated actresses, Julie was Neha Dhupia's finest performances. A story of love, lust, and everything in between - the actress redefined the meaning of sultrous and sexy.
3. Kareena Kapoor Khan In Chameli
Who doesn't remember the song "Bhaage Re Mann" in pouring rains and romantic weather? Possibly one of the most challenging roles played by Bebo, she aced every bit of it. Even though the movie had an average performance at the box office, Kareena's performance has been etched in the audience's minds.
4. Vidya Balan In Begum Jaan
If there's anyone synonymous with strong acting and power-packed performance, it is Vidya Balan. Playing the owner of a brothel during the pre-independence era, Begum Jaan is a story of every sex worker, their wishes, fantasies, heartbreaks, ruthless behaviour towards them, and their warcry to save their only home. An adaptation of a Bengali film sharing the same name, Vidya Balan redefined the actress's screen space and women oriented movies with her performance as a sex worker.
5. Alia Bhatt In Gangubai Kathiawadi
Shattering stereotypes, people's doubts, her own inhibitions, and several box office records, Alia Bhatt came out to be Bollywood's finest actress through this film. A Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial, her every move, every expression, and every dialogue was carefully crafted to bring life to the character. Alia and her awakening as a Kamathipura Queen ruled the year 2022.
